SPEAK POWERFULLY.
INFLUENCE AUTHENTICALLY.
Help your people turn communication challenges into influence and action.
Drawing on years of corporate leadership experience, Vidya brings real-world stories and warm humor that keep audiences engaged, laughing, and leaving with practical tools they can apply immediately. Event planners describe working with me as easy, collaborative, and high-value for their members.
"Vidya was one of the shining stars of the entire Conference. She was 100% professional and she delivered in spades. Wow! Everyone was moved by Vidya's speech; they were inspired, they learned a lot. She gave them a skill set that will last them a lifetime. I will recommend Vidya Raman every opportunity I get."
- Paddy Kennedy, Speaker Chair
World Women Organization's Global Leadership Conference
Vidya’s Past Stages
Meet Vidya Raman
Speaker | Coach | Author
Vidya Raman brings over 25 years of Fortune 500 leadership experience to help professionals and organizations simplify what often feels complex at work. Communication. Influence. Visibility. Leadership presence.
She turns everyday workplace moments into career-defining opportunities. Event partners describe working with her as easy, collaborative, and high-value for their members.
As the creator of the Leader Builder programs, Vidya equips individuals and teams with practical frameworks that transform communication into connection, and connection into influence. She is known for making powerful ideas accessible, actionable, and immediately usable in real-world workplace situations.
At the heart of her work is a focus on the human skills that truly drive career success. Emotional intelligence. Mindset. Observation. Presence. Clear communication. Strategic relationships.
What sets Vidya apart is her ability to connect deeply and create lasting impact. Audiences describe her sessions as insightful, practical, and refreshingly engaging, with ideas that stick long after the event ends.
Vidya is also the author of Lucky You: An Insider’s Guide to Achieving Success and Finding Fulfillment in the Corporate World, where she explores how curiosity, courage, and confidence shape long-term career success.
Through her speaking, coaching, and writing, she is a trusted voice for professionals who want clarity, confidence, and meaningful progress in their careers.
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Transform Your Teams by
Boosting Positivity and Performance
Inspire and engage your workplace like never before. Invite Vidya, a passionate leader who stayed in the trenches with her teams and led by example, to speak at your next event!
Recent workforce studies have shown that employers are struggling to retain and engage their employees. It doesn’t have to be a struggle! These Programs — Keynotes and Workshops — will inspire employees to commit, instill a sense of ownership, and increase performance at work.
In addition to Program 1, Program 2, and Program 3 listed below, Vidya offers insightful, practical, and actionable content related to Emotional Intelligence, Workplace Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Mastering your Mindset, Women in Leadership, and much more. To learn more, click on the "Additional Programs" button below.
PROGRAM 1
Unleashing Influence: Amplify Your Impact With Curiosity, Courage, and Confidence
- Appreciate the value of integrating curiosity into your toolkit for enhanced awareness, and adaptability, and to foster better collaboration at work.
- Embrace courage as a regular practice and it will open doors to previously unavailable opportunities.
- Build a more confident version of yourself by developing your competence, stepping out of your comfort zone, and practicing self-compassion.
- Leave with several ‘Call to Action’ and ‘Next Practice’ strategies for crafting a roadmap to a more impactful and effective you.
PROGRAM 2
Connected for Success: Maximizing Outcomes Through Stronger Work Relationships
- Choose an approach to finding common ground with others for effective win-win partnerships.
- Recognize the value in people and become more empathetic.
- Put more energy, intention, and thought into connecting and communicating well with others.
PROGRAM 3
Become Unstoppable: Building a Strong Foundation for Career Success
- Learn a simple approach toward personal growth and fulfillment.
- Discover actionable strategies to create a personalized roadmap to show up as the best version of yourself.
- Leave feeling empowered with a renewed vision of how to find meaning and leave an impact.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS:
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM-communication and leadership)
Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach
Looking for a captivating speaker with deep corporate leadership experience? Look no further!
Vidya is a student of human motivation. She delivers powerful insights wrapped in warmth and good cheer. The energy and participation level in the room speaks to her impact. Vidya's corporate leadership provides an informed perspective on leadership, performance, and productivity. What she offers are simple, practical, and usable techniques to elevate communication, performance, and team collaboration, that can be applied immediately.
Attendee survey comments
‘Super Engaging’, ‘Captivating’, ‘very informative and engaging’, ‘I loved this. I am motivated and inspired by this content.’ ‘I enjoyed listening to the personal experiences with relative talking points.‘, ‘Content and discussion from this session will not only help me become a better PM, I believe it will also help me be a better person and live a fuller life. THANK YOU!’, ‘Dynamic and powerful’
- Survey comments shared by PMI Event Organizer
About Vidya Raman
How May I Serve You?
First, let's start with a question.
For your next event, do you want a speaker whose content is immediately forgotten OR an expert with real-life experiences whose message resonates and brings about real change?
I engage the audience with real-life work examples and bring energy to every speaking opportunity. I have honed my skills over the years in corporate life and have delivered impactful speeches to many audiences of different backgrounds. I am confident that I can deliver a powerful message that will resonate with your audience and leave a lasting impression.
Every Program Customized for You
Before every engagement, Vidya conducts an in-depth interview with the event organizer after she receives a response to her customization questionnaire from the client.
Areas explored are:
- Who is the audience?
- Why did you choose this theme?
- What do you want the audience to feel, think, learn, experience?
- What are their challenges?
- For my program to be considered a success, what results do you want to see?
After careful review, Vidya creates a custom program based on our discussion. She selects the stories, examples, and interactive elements to take your audience on an experiential journey.
Throughout and following the presentation, attendees experience a surge of energy, inspiration, and motivation. They leave feeling as though they've connected with a caring friend and coach. Their belief in the potential for change is renewed, and they're empowered to take action. Eager to begin, they now possess a straightforward, effective, and enduring plan and technique.
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Reach Out to Vidya Raman today to gain the advantage and achieve ultimate success.
